• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  power of Swirskii actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly [...] into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirskii is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably [...] boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and [...] this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably [...] the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight these infestations effectively. Well begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species [...] the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation [...] insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough predatory mites

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  May 25, 2026

  Koppert’s expert consultant team is the keystone. Jeremy explains why the best results are achieved when a plan is in place regarding timing, rates, and [...] their Season 4, Episode 4 broadcast. The episode aired on May 14, 2026 and is available on their website and popular podcast destination. Hosts Sandy Feather [...] also delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s strength in nematodes and predatory mites . It’s a global

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  year’s event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. NECANN Boston is a prolific [...] and abroad. For commercial and other serious cannabis growers a clean crop is of the utmost importance, so stop by the Koppert booth when visiting NECANN

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  protection when most synthetic fungicides are not available. Noli is a spray suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. [...] chemical program. It is therefore both suitable for IPM as organic farming. One of the advantages it has over chemical products, is that it can be applied [...] Protection Products) is a rigorous process and can take years to complete. For this reason, the number of PPP registered products on the market is still relatively

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this system to your own crop and company, and there is always something [...] How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely [...] requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan

• Knowing & recognizing

  ics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider [...] and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants [...] field, you should pay close attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is great – there are more than 1200 species of spider mite. Some

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  of Spidex is conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying performance for Phytoseiulus persimilis is 10 eggs per [...] than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company was built," Total Quality Control Manager, Saskia Inghels reminds us. "Today it is still one of our [...] International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) of which Koppert is a member. The IOBC standard was set almost 20 years ago, but our mites now